November 27, 2025
Nineteen new Peace Officers are ready to serve and protect communities across Alberta following today’s Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) graduation ceremony at City Hall.
A number of graduates from the class will join the City of Edmonton as Transit Peace Officers, supporting community safety within the city’s transit system and downtown areas. Others will serve with partner organizations and municipalities across the province, including MacEwan University, Covenant Health, the counties of Vermilion River and Grande Prairie, the Town of Blackfalds and the Special Areas Boards.
“Congratulations to our new Peace Officer graduates. You embody our city's shared commitment to public safety and collaboration,” said Mayor Andrew Knack. “Peace Officers are vital to ensuring safety across our downtown and transit system. Their dedication helps Edmontonians enjoy public spaces and build stronger communities.”
“These graduates have chosen an honourable path of public service,” said David Jones, Chief Bylaw Officer and Branch Manager, Community Standards. “Their success is the result of hard work, dedication and a shared commitment to community safety. As they begin their careers, I encourage them to continue learning from one another and from the people they serve, because great public safety work is always rooted in collaboration and respect.”
The new Peace Officers completed a rigorous seven-week training program that combined classroom learning with hands-on field instruction in public safety, enforcement, communication and community engagement, ensuring they are well prepared to serve and protect.
Community Peace Officers play a vital role in maintaining safe, welcoming and vibrant public spaces. The City continues to recruit candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to reflect the communities they serve and to strengthen its culture of safety, integrity and inclusion.
